Kraus Corset Factory, Industrial heritage site in Derby, Connecticut.
The brick structure at 33 Roosevelt Drive features three stories with segmented-arch windows, stone sills, and shed-roof dormers across its facade.
Built in 1879 by Sidney Downs, the factory employed a quarter of Derby's corset makers under Leopold Kraus until the industry declined in 1896.
The factory represents Derby's manufacturing legacy during the 19th century when the city specialized in corsets and fashion accessories production.
The former industrial building has been transformed into residential units known as Sterling-Rowe Apartments, located at the intersection of Roosevelt Drive and Third Street.
The structure remains the single surviving major building from Derby's period of corset manufacturing, with an additional wing added around 1910.
Location: Connecticut
GPS coordinates: 41.32028,-73.09139
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:18
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